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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 164.16 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.44 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.44 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.44 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 74,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,108.39/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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